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A Swedish orrlok porphyry tazza early 19th century
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- approx 26cm. high, 33cm. diameter; 10in., 1ft. 1in.
with an everted rim on a square base
Condition
Colour slightly darker and more attractive than in the catalogue illustration.Some medium sized chips beneath the rim together with some smaller chips, but these are hardly noticeable and do not detract from the piece. In overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Porfyr,Exhibition catalogue, Bukowskis, Stockholm, Sweden, 15th December 1985-2nd February 1986, p. 50, for designs for various tazze and vases, dated Stockholm, 22nd May 1799, reproduced here in fig.1.
Porfyr,Exhibition catalogue, Bukowskis, Stockholm, Sweden, 15th December 1985-2nd February 1986, p. 50, for designs for various tazze and vases, dated Stockholm, 22nd May 1799, reproduced here in fig.1.